User manual GIGABYTE GA-8I945P-G

[. . . ] The socket cover may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU. €¢â€¢ Type B: Push lever A (closest to the " " marking) down and away from the socket to release it. Then push lever B (closest to the " " marking) down and away from the socket and lift it. Lever A Lever B 1 Step Installing a CPU and CPU Cooler A-2 Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. [. . . ] The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. •• DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed. Installing the CPU Cooler C-1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add a thin layer of heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Then install the cooler (refer to the installation manual for your CPU cooler). C-2 Connect the CPU cooler cable to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the cooler can properly function to prevent the CPU from overheating. 2 Step Installing Memory Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket. The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. 3 Step Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both sides and the lid of the case in order to install the power supply. Place the power supply in the correct place in the case and secure it with screws. Installation and placement of the power supply may differ depending on the type of case used. To ensure sufficient power can be supplied to your system, it is recommended that a power supply of good quality be used. If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. -2- English 4 Step Installing the Motherboard Remove the original I/O shield from the back of the case and replace it with the motherboard I/O shield. Place the motherboard within the case by positioning it into its I/O shield. [. . . ] Prior to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on your IDE devices. €¢â€¢ If more than one hard drive is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to set the hard drive boot sequence. -3- English 7-1 Connect cables to internal connectors and headers on the motherboard, including IDE/SATA connectors, and front panel audio, USB, IEEE 1394 headers, etc. 7-2 Attach the front panel module (differs depending on the case design, consisting of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power switch, etc. [. . . ]